Rural Arkansas Center Pages - Woodruff PG1

Meet Your Cooperative Directors

This month, we look forward to continuing the series that invites you to learn more about each of the nine members who serve on the Woodruff Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. This month’s feature is on the Board member that represents District 4, Jack Caperton, III.

MEET YOUR DIRECTOR

District 4, Jack Caperton, III

In 1991, Jack Caperton started his service on the Woodruff Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. While serving as a director, he has held positions as Woodruff Electric’s board secretary-treasurer, vice-chairman and chairman.

Jack is a lifelong resident of Woodruff County and a graduate of Cotton Plant High School. He attended the Arkansas State Teachers College and is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1980, he was elected Woodruff County Sheriff and served the citizens in this capacity for 12 years.

Jack and his wife, Carolyn, were married in 1960 and live on the family farm. As a sixth-generation landowner, Jack has produced cotton, soybeans, rice, corn, hay and raised cattle. Jack and Carolyn have two children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One of his greatest pleasures in life is deer hunting with his children and grandchildren on the family farm. He also enjoys his family’s annual fishing trip to Branson, Missouri.

Jack is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cotton Plant where he is active with the choir and performs musical solos. He is an avid vegetable gardener and always has a large garden where he grows a multitude of vegetables. Jack generously shares his produce with family, friends and church members.

Jack has completed all levels of the NRECA director education program including the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate and Director Gold Credential.

Energy efficiency tip of the month

3-D illustration of box with green checkmark

When shopping for a new appliance, consider lifetime operation costs as well as the up-front purchase price. Refrigerators last an average of 12 years, clothes washers about 11, and dishwashers about 10. Check the Energy Guide label for the appliance’s estimated yearly operating cost, and look for ENERGY STAR units, which usually exceed minimum federal standards for efficiency and quality. To learn more, visit www.EnergySavers.gov.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy